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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,303.48, 6,451.62 and 4,099.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,303.48, 6,451.62 and 4,099.36 is: 6,145.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,303.48 : 6,451.62 = 4,099.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,303.48/6,451.62 = 4,099.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,303.48x = 6,451.62 × 4,099.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,303.48x = 26,447,512.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,447,512.96/4,303.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,145.61

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